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5:19 for C$39 there is an adaptor to turn the USB port into a lightning so you can still use lightning accessories, and that adaptor that I’m talking about is on Apple’s official website and it is an official Apple accessory
I just upgraded from 32gb iPhone 7 to a used 256gb 11 Pro. I bought it for $300 and the jump is insane to me, huge storage, all day batery, triple-camera, OLED screen, fast charging, iOS 17. Safe to say I'm keeping this beauty for 1-2 more years.
I think the 13 is the sweet spot. Same chip as the 14 and nicer colors then the 15. I bought an SE3 last year as a first time Apple user. Wanted to buy the mini but Apple dropped it. Got the 13 product red and have no regrets.
I got a iPhone 14 Pro on Amazon renewed for $540. After I bought it the price went up to $680. I do not regret it in the slightest, also there is not a scratch on it and the battery is good.
Just upgraded from the iPhone 13 to the iPhone 15 plus …. There’s a huge improvement in many aspects like display and especially the battery life like literally 2 days of battery 🔋 and type -c and even the dynamic island features is nice to have and the camera is a huge upgrade in my usage.
Given the transition to USB-C, it makes more sense to cough up the cash for a 15 or 15 pro if you’re due for an upgrade… otherwise, the 13 seems to be that sweet spot in the middle
We bought a brand new IPhone SE3 from Tracfone a few months ago for $189. It was a limited time special. Works great and is much cheaper than what Apple and many other retailers are selling it for.
Just bought the iPhone 13 from Amazons Great India Festival at 49,500 rupees (594 dollars), minus the money I got for my previous phone at 6000 rupees (72 dollars) it comes at 522 dollars which is very reasonable for an iPhone in my opinion. It was either that or the One Plus 11r at 40,000 rupees (480 dollars). But after using android for 10+ years straight, I had to buy the iPhone for a change, and I’m loving it. The last iPhone I used before this is the iPhone 3GS.
Still rocking my 64gb XS but it’s really starting to show its age. The screen has finally started to get noticeable burn in, my battery lasts less than 4 hours with constant use, & it’s sluggish but I attribute that more to having less than 20 gigs of storage free & the degraded battery. Depending on how optimizations go for the next year with iOS 17, I’ll probably upgrade to a 13 or 13 mini. If software breathes new life into it I’ll replace the battery & finally get around to offloading most of my media to other devices to free up storage & nurse it until security support stops.
For me I’m planning to buy an iPhone 14 Pro Max, because it’s basically iPhone 15 pro max but with way better deal now. I believe the only differences are: - action button - usb type c - titanium build - new telephoto lens - new A17 chip These are great features to have but I’d rather save that extra few hundred bucks.
I think something else to take away from this video is that you could choose one of the cheaper phones like the XS or XR or even the 11 to potentially get for cheap as a phone you could trade in for a carrier deal towards a newer model iPhone
Carrier deals are kinda risky tho since you’ll be locking yourself down for a few years in which case you’d be spending way more money over time than the value of whatever phone you end up choosing to get. Not to mention that most carriers offer a discount for bringing your own device over instead of buying with them. If the name of the game is affordability, going the carrier route is not advised.
My last upgrade was a 6s to a SE gen 2, it was getting a little long in the tooth so I decided to jump up to the 15 pro. I figure I spend so much time on my phone, why not make it a great experience.
As someone who only buys a new phone every 5 years or so, I am so overwhelmed by the amount of models being released. Do we need this many? Why even make models that are only sold for a year?
Just bought a used iPhone 13 Pro in an amazing condition (zero scuffs and scratches) in black for 400 bucks. Battery health 92% 🔋. I’m not complaining.
Just upgraded from the iPhone 11 to the 15 Pro, and the experience is already so much better. Just from battery life and the 120hz display, it’s awesome
I bought an iPhone 14 for 300 almost mint condition. (Half CM scratch on screen. Honestly it’s a good modest phone. It’s new but not too new, and it’s not oversized. I love it.
Upgraded a few days ago from the XS Max to the 15 Plus. I haven't officially moved everything over and started using it as my main phone yet. But just by the looks and playing around with it, def a great upgrade.
I wouldn’t say the difference is all that grand but even then it’s one of those tradeoffs you get when you opt in for a 120hz display. Personally I freaking love having such a smooth display and couldn’t imagine going back to 60hz.
definitely get the 15+ if you care for battery life. don’t listen to others who say a lot about refresh rate, you’ll get used to a lower refresh rate if you use it for a few days
I decided to just get the iPhone 13 because I still wanted the physical sim slot. I travel and like to just buy prepaid sim to use local service. esim is the future but it won't be avaible everywhere any time soon. 5G came out for a few years now and even in the US you can't get 5G all the time. Some countries I have traveled to are still using 4G most of the time.
My girlfriend still has her XR from launch day! Her battery has never been changed, and she is at 84 percent over a 1000 cycles, which is nuts! She has to charge her phone more often, but she still gets a full day out of it! She only charged the phone up to 80 percent each time and not letting it dip below 15 percent, and it works well! I am doing the same with my 14 pro, and after almost 1 year, i am still at a 100! I had the X before that from launchday, i had to change the battery once, my younger sister has my iPhone now, having an older brother who is interested in tech is something she likes a lot :p we all know why ;)
If you have the money then its good. But the 15 plus has pretty much same camera other than zoom and is missing 120 hz. Other than that it has a lot better battery and is a lot cheaper too for the money its pretty much a robbery. If i ever was going to buy it i would have waited 2 months to save 300 dollars on it but that's just me i like to save money lol.
Pretty stupid choice tbh. the non pro 15 is alot better than all the other pro from 11-14. The non pros haven't changed much but this year even the camera on the 15 is better than 13 and even 14 pro if you try it. it got Usb c so you are more future proof The screen is brighter only thing its missing is 120 hz. Even the 5g/4g network is 30% better than the older ones and IMO the feel of the phone in the hand is 10x better than 11-14 pro and its cheaper most places. So one think iPhone 14 pro got over the non pro 15 is the 120hz other than that in every category it beats it and its cheaper so not a good choice at all
@@abdullahiomar20what a load of horse crap😂. Your base 15 is overpriced garbage compared to a used 14 pro. A dual camera set up with no pro motion will never be better than a tri camera set up. Also, the base 15 has no always on display, zoom, and 60hz. 60hz in 2023😂. The 15 is lighter but it’s a piece of crap in durability tests not to mention terrible heat dissipation due to that cheap titanium and even cheaper aluminum they use now. This is why the 15 has been the worst iPhone launch in the last 10 years. Enjoy your 60hz tho🤡🫡🤣
@@abdullahiomar20 trust me, 120hz is very noticeable. Also, you would still get usb 2.0 speeds if you were to get the 15 anyway so usb c is basically not changing anything, most people use a case on their phones so feel in the hand doesn't change much at all. And also the cameras in an iPhone are already so good that there is basically little to no change anymore (apart from the telephoto lens).
Last year, I upgraded from the iPhone 7 to the XS, while my kids went from X to 13 Pro. I hate the weight of their phone. I was considering the 13 Mini when my XS stops getting the latest iOS (guessing this time next year). However, with the new Pros getting a lighter weight frame, that idea is probably redundant. Thanks for the vid, as always!
To be honest, even if you went with the regular 13 it is very light. Only the pro models are heavier. I’m on an iPhone 13 and it weighs like 20g less than my previous iPhone XR.
@@V1Salvo Had to use an iPhone 6 for a month, which is why I’d decided on the Mini size. Waiting to see if there’s a mid year Pro colour. Definitely don’t want the regular 15 or the Plus.
Is the iphone 11 still good? I am still using one with 100% battery health Edit: i just watched the video good to know my iphone is still solid in 2023 Thanks- josh
The difference between the phones are not very noticeable anymore. I was thinking I was watching the video on my 14 pro before picking up the phone and seeing the dual camera setup and realising it was my XS Max and I remember that my 14 pro is charging at the moment. For all the talk about 120hz and dynamic island I Barry notice in day to day use when I switch between the XS Max and the 14 pro.
Well the non pro 15 is alot better than all the other non pro from 11-14. They haven't changed much but this year it got a lot from upgrading the camera from 12 mp to 48 the dynamic island which is nice better screen, Usb c so you are more future proof, Even the 5g/4g network is 30% better than the older ones and IMO the feel of the phone in the hand is 10x better than 11-14 so it is actually for the first time a pretty good upgrade for the same money.
Heres My Opinion XS/XS Max/ XR - Dont Recommend, Update wise it may not get ios 18 this year 11 Series - If you’re on a strict budget but it may be its last year to get any major software updates SE 2020 - Step up to a SE 2022 due to 5G 12/12 Mini - If you want the mini This would be a great option but i recommend stepping to the 13 Mini due to chip and a better camera. As for the 12, Id step up to a Used 13 12 Pro/12 Pro Max - If you’re on a budget, Go for it But for more Money You can step up to a 13 Pro/13 Pro Max since those are the first phones to have 120 HZ 13/13 Mini, For the 13 Since apple is still selling new, Great Entry level Model, As for the 13 Mini, I Recommend as its the last mini sized iphone thats still supported 13 Pro/13 Pro Max - Good Budget phone that Does 120 HZ 14/14 Plus - As for the 14, Its not that much different than the 13 and also the last iphone to have a lightning port, 14 Plus is a great Entry plus sized phone 14 Pro/14 Pro Max - Solid Phones, Last Iphone in the Series to have Lightning Port 15 Series - If you have the money Go for it.
I got an SE3 around when it came out, verizon had a deal that made it free for an existing customer who would agree to have it for five years. I wouldn't say I regret getting it; but I feel that something like a samsung A54 would have been better bc I dont care if its ios or android
19:54 i see the iphone xs and xs max lasting atleast another 3 years because seeing the pattern they did was s model phones like how the 5s ended years after the 5 lasting with the 6 and the 6s lasting years longer than the 6 lasting with the 7 i see the xr/xs series lasting the same as the 11/11 pro series
I agree. I’m guessing iOS 19 maybe an incredibly small chance of 20 but likely not. iOS 19 will probably be the iPhone XS/XR and 11 series last update. But these are just my predictions as well but I can be very wrong.
@@michaelm8188 it will happen cuz the iphone xs got features from ios 14 15 and 16 that the iphone x didn’t get and the chip from the xs was so much better than the x and they limited the same amount of features on ios 17 on both the xs/11 pro series the 11 series did not even get 1 feature in ios 17 that the xr/xs series didn’t get
I would rather wait for iPhone 15 series' prices to drop the following year. Till then, iPhone 13 non pro is a better choice for new stock. As for used markets, iPhone 11 & 13 series (both pro & non-pro) are better choices.
Apple has really left the budget market completely behind and its really disappointing. The iPhone SE 3 is pretty much a no-go, leaving the cheapest viable option brand-new at $600. That completely eliminates the budget and even mid-range markets for most people, forcing consumers to pay way more than they need to if they want the apple experience. It leaves me in a tough spot as an iPhone SE 2 user looking to upgrade.
I'm still debating on whether to get iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro, because im not sure if i want the notch or dynamic island more, i wanted a normal pro because i have small hands, and im unsure if i should get the 14 pro because of the cost, im getting my first iphone on my bday (2025) so which one do you think would be worth better in that time?
I am hesitant which one I buy a 12pro or a base model 13? Cause the 13 got a newer chip but only had 4gb ram. I might broke my bank account if go higher hellp
Wife still using her SE 2020, she loves it besides the battery life and lack of night mode photos + portrait mode limited to humans. She isn’t a heavy user at all though, I guarantee she would want at least an 11 if she was for battery life (unless Apple releases another, her next will likely be the 13 Mini). Her battery health is mid to upper 80% so it is suffering vs brand new but even day 1 the battery sucked. As long as you aren’t a power user in any way and/or can have a charger handy I think it is still a great phone. Pics look really solid in bright daylight, very close to my old 11 Pro not quite on my 13 Pros level but they are totally fine (coming from an amateur photographer since 2008). Middle and low light conditions it will suffer bad where my 13 Pro thrives (both with or without night mode; moderate light photos is where I saw biggest difference upgrading from 11 Pro). Also keep in mind the lack of 5g support, imo it shouldn’t matter but could depend where. I live in a rural area but our 5g rollout has been quick, and I can’t speak with certainty but I swear LTE in my area has become worse as more 5g goes up. Or maybe my 13 Pro LTE antenna just sucks lol but even my wife has noted lesser speeds and stability. If the price difference isn’t too great I would maybe spring for the SE 2022, or better yet the 12 or 13 mini but if it is too much the SE 2020 will be solid for another two years easy. Whatever you get, enjoy! Sorry for the book but hopefully helps
And for reference, wife went from a 4s to the first SE, and now SE 2. She highly prefers small phones and having old home button design and mainly takes occasional photos and texts while away from home. Bit of fb/ig scrolling. Light gaming at home (definitely eat through that small battery). If I tried using her phone for a day I would be charging 5x easy 😂 Battery life alone I personally would do anything I could to grab a 13 mini if I loved small phones but I do love her SE 2 and I adored the SE 1 using the 5s design (used that phone in Aug 2022 before getting my 13 Pro forget battery health but omg I couldn’t even get an hr of use without needing to charge it was unbelievably bad; estimate health to be 75-77%). Can’t deny the SE 2 was a big upgrade for her
I've used cheap android phones all my life, I've never had an iPhone, I'd like to try but I'm a little confused because I won't have the freedom of apps outside the store anymore, any tips please?
I would personally advise against the iPhone SE 2 at any cost due to its abysmal battery life. It’s bad enough to leave you high and dry in an emergency situation, and I know from experience - last summer we had a tornado warning. While waiting for the warning to expire, I spent about 45 minutes browsing weather and news stuff. In that time, battery dropped roughly 20%. Granted, my battery health is at 87%, but a battery replacement isn’t going to do much for such dire performance. Not sure how much better the SE 3 is, but the 2nd gen is absolutely one to avoid. 🤢
It's good as a 2nd phone. Also, the type of person to get it as their primary likely isn't one to do a lot of multimedia consumption or to use it for much of anything beyond communication.
I second this. the battery life on it is completely disgraceful, even at 90% health and above. apart from that it isnt even that bad of a phone, but the battery life solely makes it not even worth considering. This is without having some app like life360 on in the background. I had it on every day for family reasons, and with two hours or more of screen time, i never made it through the day once without charging. completely abysmal battery life and wouldn't reccomend to even the lightest user. luckily switched for the 13 which has solid battery life and gets me through every day.
My sweet kind friend Timmy is going to upgrade to the iPhone 15 from the iPhone 12 mini which one do you reckon he'd upgrade to the iPhone 15 pro or the iPhone 15
if his budget allows for it, get the pro. Otherwise, get the 14 pro, the iPhone base models are basically scams so I'd recommend getting last years pro over the new base model
Hey man that was a really good job and if you aren't buying a brand new iPhone I think the iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 mini used is the way to go if you want value for your money if you're on a super tight budget I would get the iPhone SE3 as I know it's got a small screen but I think value for money it's it's the best in the used market for a really budget price and I guess if you want to throw away runners phone the SE2 would be good
00:00 📱 iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max: Represent Apple's top-tier offerings, priced at $1000 and $1200 respectively, with USBC support. 01:53 📸 iPhone 15 vs. 15 Plus: Consider size preference over minor camera differences, priced at $800 and $900. 05:37 💸 iPhone 14 vs. 15: iPhone 15 recommended for minor price difference, starting at $600. 06:33 📱 iPhone SE (3rd Gen): Not recommended due to poor value compared to iPhone 13, priced at $430. 09:22 🔍 Secondhand Market: iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max available for around $700 to $800, offering premium features at a reduced price. 10:46 ♻ Certified Refurbished: Apple's refurbished section offers phones in like-new condition with reduced prices, a good alternative to buying used. 12:23 📱 iPhone 13 Series: iPhone 13 Pro recommended as a solid secondhand option, offering great value and performance, priced around $600. 13:19 🔄 iPhone 12 Series: iPhone 12 available refurbished from Apple for $450, iPhone 12 Mini available used for around $250, providing good value for a still-capable phone. 14:58 🔋 iPhone 11 Series: iPhone 11 Pro recommended for those seeking a budget-friendly option with solid performance and camera improvements, available for around $300 on the secondhand market. 15:41 💰 iPhone 11 Pro can be found at around $350 in the used market, offering solid performance if you ensure good battery health and no physical damage. 16:23 📱 iPhone 11, despite its slightly chunkier design and LCD screen, offers good value for its price, with a solid camera setup and performance. 17:18 🔋 The iPhone 11, priced around $200 on eBay, offers great value with its capable performance, solid battery life, and well-built design. 17:59 📱 iPhone SE (2nd Gen) provides impressive performance with the A13 chip, making it a great budget option, especially when found for under $100. 19:09 📉 iPhone XS and XS Max, along with iPhone XR, are showing signs of aging, particularly in battery life, making them less recommended unless found at very low prices. 20:49 🔄 iPhone XR, similar to iPhone 11 in build and display, offers better battery life and can be a solid option when priced similarly to iPhone XS in the used market. 21:44 📱 For high-end options, iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max are ideal choices, offering longevity and top-notch features. 22:26 💸 Bargain hunting in the used market can yield great deals, with iPhones like the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 12, and 12 Mini offering good value in the $200 to $300 range.
still as an XR user, I have been eyeing up the 15 plus as ive realised the XR and therefore the 11 is a very nice size for my hands and being able to use it with 1 hand easily. so a plus would be nicer. the battery is ok on it, the speed is slow and because I'm impatient I want to upgrade it now to the 15 plus now
very very good choice i am doing the same just 15 instead don't like too big phones and th 15 is the first non pro phone in years that is very good and has big upgrades from the camera battery screen and the biggest for me the feel of the phone is 10x nicer than 11-14
Well the non pro 15 is alot better than all the other non pro from 11-14. They haven't changed much but this year it got a lot from upgrading the camera from 12 mp to 48 the dynamic island which is nice better screen, Usb c so you are more future proof, Even the 5g/4g network is 30% better than the older ones and IMO the feel of the phone in the hand is 10x better than 11-14 so it is actually for the first time a pretty good upgrade for the same money. Only thing the 13 mini has is it size. And with carrier for most people where i live the 15 is like 500 dollars or cheaper so i would never recommend going 13 mini unless you really need the 100-200 dollars
I'm looking for the least expensive cost per year with ongoing updates. Seems the SE 2022 wins that criteria... Would prefer a 13-15, but.... Walmart has a deal at $50 on Straight Talk which unlocks after 2 months... Seems like the win.
Many thanks for the informative video...would you please try to answer this question: If I would decide buying Iphone 14 pro, is it a "must" that I buy the 256 GB storage as well at least (because otherwise I could not have the advantage of the ProRes, as many reviewers say) or could a 128 GB be enough (sparing about 120 Euro) via depending on "I cloud" for instance to solve this issue?....If this issue cannot be solved by that, shall it be a reason to prefere buying a standard Iphone 14 instead ? Or does it still worth it to buy Iphone 14 pro, even with the least available storage?
In my opinion, based on the pricing above, relative price and capabilities, here is my list: Highly Recommended: 14 Pros, 13s Recommended: 15 Pros, 13 Pros, 15s Somewhat okay: 11, SE 2 Not really: 12s, 12 Pros, 11 Pros Avoid at all cost: SE 3, 14s, Xs, Xr
@@KungFuWizardOfJesus No, since you can get 14 Pros with around same price. Very little compromises and a lot of great things going for 14 Pros instead of regular 15.
I’m looking to buy my mom a new iphone, she’s willing to change her android haha. I’m stuck between getting her an Iphone 12 or Iphone 13 for her first iphone. She is an avid selfie taker and always loves how clear my 13 pro max camera is. But she has broken 3 phone in the past year. Not sure what to get her. any advise?
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is $1000 USD in australia refurbished for 128GB in "good" condition. Wow. Also the refurbished store in Australia doesn't sell iPhones
I love the idea of a 15 promax (only in natural titanium so basically I would be waiting until ferbruary or march) but the 15 plus is a nice alternative.
SeeksWomderNWisdom To me you miss the Elephant in the room... Going back over a decade I experienced a time roaming through a remote sparsely populated area where I had phone service but "Was NOT ALLOWED" to make calls! We should know in some circumstances phone companies will prioritize enabling calls to authority restricting the public at large! Satellite connect-ability with Apple purchasing their own Satellite System is a reality changer; to my understanding, emergency satellite phone service will not be restricted! From my perspective, any consideration other than Iphone 14 or above is UNTHINKABLE, if you have family or significant loved you want to communicate with. Imagine wanting to stay in touch with someone in Israel?
Using iphone 13 for 2 years as well. Unfortunately my face id stopped working. But i can still use the passcode. Hoping to use it for another 2 or 3 years
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From the $1200 iPhone 15 Pro Max to the ~$100 iPhone SE 2, there's no shortage of iPhone options - which are you using right now? Any of you looking to upgrade soon?
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5:19 for C$39 there is an adaptor to turn the USB port into a lightning so you can still use lightning accessories, and that adaptor that I’m talking about is on Apple’s official website and it is an official Apple accessory
The iPhone 12 coming from iPhone XR, I’m amazed that the 12 didn’t drain
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I just upgraded from 32gb iPhone 7 to a used 256gb 11 Pro. I bought it for $300 and the jump is insane to me, huge storage, all day batery, triple-camera, OLED screen, fast charging, iOS 17. Safe to say I'm keeping this beauty for 1-2 more years.
That’s the beauty of holding onto your iPhone as long as you can. Every upgrade is a big jump!
I went from 8 to 13mini. Big difference. love waiting to upgrade to do that
@@GreenCleaning-ci9ffyes I went from the 11 to the 15 big jump
going from 32 GB iphone 7 aswell to a iphone 14 pro max extremely excited
@@jvydenlovescruises you will enjoy it forsure, that’s a MASSIVE jump
I think the 13 is the sweet spot. Same chip as the 14 and nicer colors then the 15. I bought an SE3 last year as a first time Apple user. Wanted to buy the mini but Apple dropped it. Got the 13 product red and have no regrets.
The 13 colors are a bit ugly in my opinion but if you prefer it then yeah
13 is great!!
Won't the 14 have one year longer support? That's the only thing I'm worried about as I'm looking to have it for the next 4+ years
@@ringi52 it has the same chip as the 13, only the RAM is different. So you could say the 13 has one EXTRA year of support.
@@michaelwoolcock5600 RAM is important in phones tho
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🙄 for goodness sake
I got a iPhone 14 Pro on Amazon renewed for $540. After I bought it the price went up to $680. I do not regret it in the slightest, also there is not a scratch on it and the battery is good.
Just upgraded from the iPhone 13 to the iPhone 15 plus …. There’s a huge improvement in many aspects like display and especially the battery life like literally 2 days of battery 🔋 and type -c and even the dynamic island features is nice to have and the camera is a huge upgrade in my usage.
Just got my 11 back with a new battery and it’s still rocking. Hoping for 2+ years more.
Have been using 11 for the past years. Upgrading to 15 pro max this November.
@@internationaltrailers2815congratulations i have Xs I’m upgrading to iPhone 14 pro or iPhone 15 this November too!
14 plus for me is the sweet spot because of the size and 6gb ram
Given the transition to USB-C, it makes more sense to cough up the cash for a 15 or 15 pro if you’re due for an upgrade… otherwise, the 13 seems to be that sweet spot in the middle
Just upgraded from the se2 to the se3 and i can say that the battery life has improved by a large margin
I dont see the vision with those
We bought a brand new IPhone SE3 from Tracfone a few months ago for $189. It was a limited time special. Works great and is much cheaper than what Apple and many other retailers are selling it for.
Just bought the iPhone 13 from Amazons Great India Festival at 49,500 rupees (594 dollars), minus the money I got for my previous phone at 6000 rupees (72 dollars) it comes at 522 dollars which is very reasonable for an iPhone in my opinion. It was either that or the One Plus 11r at 40,000 rupees (480 dollars). But after using android for 10+ years straight, I had to buy the iPhone for a change, and I’m loving it. The last iPhone I used before this is the iPhone 3GS.
Still rocking my 64gb XS but it’s really starting to show its age. The screen has finally started to get noticeable burn in, my battery lasts less than 4 hours with constant use, & it’s sluggish but I attribute that more to having less than 20 gigs of storage free & the degraded battery. Depending on how optimizations go for the next year with iOS 17, I’ll probably upgrade to a 13 or 13 mini. If software breathes new life into it I’ll replace the battery & finally get around to offloading most of my media to other devices to free up storage & nurse it until security support stops.
Do that bro! Keep it and keep it going 😀
For me I’m planning to buy an iPhone 14 Pro Max, because it’s basically iPhone 15 pro max but with way better deal now. I believe the only differences are:
- action button
- usb type c
- titanium build
- new telephoto lens
- new A17 chip
These are great features to have but I’d rather save that extra few hundred bucks.
The iPhone XR is getting iOS 18. Thank God!
How is it running?
@@shanepatrick641 better than expected.
I think something else to take away from this video is that you could choose one of the cheaper phones like the XS or XR or even the 11 to potentially get for cheap as a phone you could trade in for a carrier deal towards a newer model iPhone
Carrier deals are kinda risky tho since you’ll be locking yourself down for a few years in which case you’d be spending way more money over time than the value of whatever phone you end up choosing to get. Not to mention that most carriers offer a discount for bringing your own device over instead of buying with them. If the name of the game is affordability, going the carrier route is not advised.
My last upgrade was a 6s to a SE gen 2, it was getting a little long in the tooth so I decided to jump up to the 15 pro. I figure I spend so much time on my phone, why not make it a great experience.
As someone who only buys a new phone every 5 years or so, I am so overwhelmed by the amount of models being released. Do we need this many? Why even make models that are only sold for a year?
Just bought a used iPhone 13 Pro in an amazing condition (zero scuffs and scratches) in black for 400 bucks. Battery health 92% 🔋. I’m not complaining.
One thing to consider is from the 12 onwards you get MagSafe. Wireless charging was the universal standard before the 15 brought USB type C.
Just upgraded from the iPhone 11 to the 15 Pro, and the experience is already so much better. Just from battery life and the 120hz display, it’s awesome
Remember how apple sheep kept saying you don't need 120hz, when android had it for years? 😅
Just buy the iPhone 2g
I bought an iPhone 14 for 300 almost mint condition. (Half CM scratch on screen. Honestly it’s a good modest phone. It’s new but not too new, and it’s not oversized. I love it.
Upgraded a few days ago from the XS Max to the 15 Plus. I haven't officially moved everything over and started using it as my main phone yet. But just by the looks and playing around with it, def a great upgrade.
Its worth mentioning that the 15 plus has a considerable better battery life than the 15 pro max.
With iOS 17.0.3 the difference is minimal
I wouldn’t say the difference is all that grand but even then it’s one of those tradeoffs you get when you opt in for a 120hz display. Personally I freaking love having such a smooth display and couldn’t imagine going back to 60hz.
definitely get the 15+ if you care for battery life. don’t listen to others who say a lot about refresh rate, you’ll get used to a lower refresh rate if you use it for a few days
I decided to just get the iPhone 13 because I still wanted the physical sim slot. I travel and like to just buy prepaid sim to use local service. esim is the future but it won't be avaible everywhere any time soon. 5G came out for a few years now and even in the US you can't get 5G all the time. Some countries I have traveled to are still using 4G most of the time.
still using a iphone 8🙏
My girlfriend still has her XR from launch day! Her battery has never been changed, and she is at 84 percent over a 1000 cycles, which is nuts! She has to charge her phone more often, but she still gets a full day out of it! She only charged the phone up to 80 percent each time and not letting it dip below 15 percent, and it works well! I am doing the same with my 14 pro, and after almost 1 year, i am still at a 100! I had the X before that from launchday, i had to change the battery once, my younger sister has my iPhone now, having an older brother who is interested in tech is something she likes a lot :p we all know why ;)
Just bought iPhone 15 pro max natural titanium it’s amazing
If you have the money then its good. But the 15 plus has pretty much same camera other than zoom and is missing 120 hz. Other than that it has a lot better battery and is a lot cheaper too for the money its pretty much a robbery. If i ever was going to buy it i would have waited 2 months to save 300 dollars on it but that's just me i like to save money lol.
Just got the IPhone 15 plus and I think I got the best deal out of the new iPhone released this year happy with the purchase
jumped from an iphone 11 to iphone 14 pro. much better experience not running out of space before can off load client photos to them.
Pretty stupid choice tbh. the non pro 15 is alot better than all the other pro from 11-14. The non pros haven't changed much but this year even the camera on the 15 is better than 13 and even 14 pro if you try it. it got Usb c so you are more future proof The screen is brighter only thing its missing is 120 hz. Even the 5g/4g network is 30% better than the older ones and IMO the feel of the phone in the hand is 10x better than 11-14 pro and its cheaper most places. So one think iPhone 14 pro got over the non pro 15 is the 120hz other than that in every category it beats it and its cheaper so not a good choice at all
@@abdullahiomar20what a load of horse crap😂. Your base 15 is overpriced garbage compared to a used 14 pro. A dual camera set up with no pro motion will never be better than a tri camera set up. Also, the base 15 has no always on display, zoom, and 60hz. 60hz in 2023😂. The 15 is lighter but it’s a piece of crap in durability tests not to mention terrible heat dissipation due to that cheap titanium and even cheaper aluminum they use now. This is why the 15 has been the worst iPhone launch in the last 10 years. Enjoy your 60hz tho🤡🫡🤣
@@abdullahiomar20 trust me, 120hz is very noticeable. Also, you would still get usb 2.0 speeds if you were to get the 15 anyway so usb c is basically not changing anything, most people use a case on their phones so feel in the hand doesn't change much at all. And also the cameras in an iPhone are already so good that there is basically little to no change anymore (apart from the telephoto lens).
I got my 13 on launch day, and it still looks like new to this day! I'll probably upgrade to the 15 Plus next year when it goes down in price.
I have the XS max and I’m ready to upgrade, but the battery still goes miles for a 5 yo device
I went from the XR to 15 Plus and I love it the battery life is amazing
Last year, I upgraded from the iPhone 7 to the XS, while my kids went from X to 13 Pro. I hate the weight of their phone.
I was considering the 13 Mini when my XS stops getting the latest iOS (guessing this time next year). However, with the new Pros getting a lighter weight frame, that idea is probably redundant.
Thanks for the vid, as always!
To be honest, even if you went with the regular 13 it is very light. Only the pro models are heavier. I’m on an iPhone 13 and it weighs like 20g less than my previous iPhone XR.
@@V1Salvo Had to use an iPhone 6 for a month, which is why I’d decided on the Mini size. Waiting to see if there’s a mid year Pro colour. Definitely don’t want the regular 15 or the Plus.
@@pug_63the non pro models are made out of aluminum so they way much less, so I concur with the other guy about the 13
Going on the 3rd year with my XS, 256gb. Battery is meh, but it runs well. Camera is BEYOND capable.
Is the iphone 11 still good?
I am still using one with 100% battery health
Edit: i just watched the video good to know my iphone is still solid in 2023
Thanks- josh
The 11 is the legend. My brother got an 11 pro max this year as an upgrade from an 8 plus
The difference between the phones are not very noticeable anymore. I was thinking I was watching the video on my 14 pro before picking up the phone and seeing the dual camera setup and realising it was my XS Max and I remember that my 14 pro is charging at the moment. For all the talk about 120hz and dynamic island I Barry notice in day to day use when I switch between the XS Max and the 14 pro.
Well the non pro 15 is alot better than all the other non pro from 11-14. They haven't changed much but this year it got a lot from upgrading the camera from 12 mp to 48 the dynamic island which is nice better screen, Usb c so you are more future proof, Even the 5g/4g network is 30% better than the older ones and IMO the feel of the phone in the hand is 10x better than 11-14 so it is actually for the first time a pretty good upgrade for the same money.
Heres My Opinion
XS/XS Max/ XR - Dont Recommend, Update wise it may not get ios 18 this year
11 Series - If you’re on a strict budget but it may be its last year to get any major software updates
SE 2020 - Step up to a SE 2022 due to 5G
12/12 Mini - If you want the mini This would be a great option but i recommend stepping to the 13 Mini due to chip and a better camera. As for the 12, Id step up to a Used 13
12 Pro/12 Pro Max - If you’re on a budget, Go for it But for more Money You can step up to a 13 Pro/13 Pro Max since those are the first phones to have 120 HZ
13/13 Mini, For the 13 Since apple is still selling new, Great Entry level Model, As for the 13 Mini, I Recommend as its the last mini sized iphone thats still supported
13 Pro/13 Pro Max - Good Budget phone that Does 120 HZ
14/14 Plus - As for the 14, Its not that much different than the 13 and also the last iphone to have a lightning port, 14 Plus is a great Entry plus sized phone
14 Pro/14 Pro Max - Solid Phones, Last Iphone in the Series to have Lightning Port
15 Series - If you have the money Go for it.
@claudiasimpson8177 14 pro has dynamic island 13 pro has the slimmer notch, me personally, tbh you cant go wrong with either or as long its supported
I have the SE 3 and I’m more than happy with what it offers
13 mini is becoming very popular since they discontinued them. I found one. I had to pay 600.00 for a used 13 mini with 512 gb.
Just switched from XR to 13 huge leap should easily last another 2-3 years
whats your screen on time using iphone 13?
@@muhdhaziq3219 6/7 hours
@@muhdhaziq32198hrs 30 mins max brightness watching videos and music listening all day
I got an SE3 around when it came out, verizon had a deal that made it free for an existing customer who would agree to have it for five years. I wouldn't say I regret getting it; but I feel that something like a samsung A54 would have been better bc I dont care if its ios or android
19:54 i see the iphone xs and xs max lasting atleast another 3 years because seeing the pattern they did was s model phones like how the 5s ended years after the 5 lasting with the 6 and the 6s lasting years longer than the 6 lasting with the 7 i see the xr/xs series lasting the same as the 11/11 pro series
I agree. I’m guessing iOS 19 maybe an incredibly small chance of 20 but likely not. iOS 19 will probably be the iPhone XS/XR and 11 series last update. But these are just my predictions as well but I can be very wrong.
@@michaelm8188 it will happen cuz the iphone xs got features from ios 14 15 and 16 that the iphone x didn’t get and the chip from the xs was so much better than the x and they limited the same amount of features on ios 17 on both the xs/11 pro series the 11 series did not even get 1 feature in ios 17 that the xr/xs series didn’t get
The best iPhone is the OG iPhone 2G I still have it and use it it works great for a old phone
I would rather wait for iPhone 15 series' prices to drop the following year. Till then, iPhone 13 non pro is a better choice for new stock. As for used markets, iPhone 11 & 13 series (both pro & non-pro) are better choices.
I love the iPhone 15 I have the 15 and someone wanted a new iPhone I recommend the iPhone 15
Apple has really left the budget market completely behind and its really disappointing. The iPhone SE 3 is pretty much a no-go, leaving the cheapest viable option brand-new at $600. That completely eliminates the budget and even mid-range markets for most people, forcing consumers to pay way more than they need to if they want the apple experience. It leaves me in a tough spot as an iPhone SE 2 user looking to upgrade.
you could just buy an SE 3 used/refurbushed
I'm still debating on whether to get iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro, because im not sure if i want the notch or dynamic island more, i wanted a normal pro because i have small hands, and im unsure if i should get the 14 pro because of the cost, im getting my first iphone on my bday (2025) so which one do you think would be worth better in that time?
I am hesitant which one I buy a 12pro or a base model 13?
Cause the 13 got a newer chip but only had 4gb ram. I might broke my bank account if go higher hellp
13
I found a 256 GB iPhone se2 for less than $150 I haven't bought it yet but it seems like a good deal
If it’s unlocked then that’s a great deal. Good day.
Wife still using her SE 2020, she loves it besides the battery life and lack of night mode photos + portrait mode limited to humans. She isn’t a heavy user at all though, I guarantee she would want at least an 11 if she was for battery life (unless Apple releases another, her next will likely be the 13 Mini).
Her battery health is mid to upper 80% so it is suffering vs brand new but even day 1 the battery sucked. As long as you aren’t a power user in any way and/or can have a charger handy I think it is still a great phone. Pics look really solid in bright daylight, very close to my old 11 Pro not quite on my 13 Pros level but they are totally fine (coming from an amateur photographer since 2008). Middle and low light conditions it will suffer bad where my 13 Pro thrives (both with or without night mode; moderate light photos is where I saw biggest difference upgrading from 11 Pro).
Also keep in mind the lack of 5g support, imo it shouldn’t matter but could depend where. I live in a rural area but our 5g rollout has been quick, and I can’t speak with certainty but I swear LTE in my area has become worse as more 5g goes up. Or maybe my 13 Pro LTE antenna just sucks lol but even my wife has noted lesser speeds and stability. If the price difference isn’t too great I would maybe spring for the SE 2022, or better yet the 12 or 13 mini but if it is too much the SE 2020 will be solid for another two years easy. Whatever you get, enjoy! Sorry for the book but hopefully helps
And for reference, wife went from a 4s to the first SE, and now SE 2. She highly prefers small phones and having old home button design and mainly takes occasional photos and texts while away from home. Bit of fb/ig scrolling. Light gaming at home (definitely eat through that small battery). If I tried using her phone for a day I would be charging 5x easy 😂
Battery life alone I personally would do anything I could to grab a 13 mini if I loved small phones but I do love her SE 2 and I adored the SE 1 using the 5s design (used that phone in Aug 2022 before getting my 13 Pro forget battery health but omg I couldn’t even get an hr of use without needing to charge it was unbelievably bad; estimate health to be 75-77%). Can’t deny the SE 2 was a big upgrade for her
do NOT buy it. Battery life is ABYSMAL and completely unusuable above 2h daily screen time. get a used 11 pro/pm or a 12 base model.
definitely grab it
I've used cheap android phones all my life, I've never had an iPhone, I'd like to try but I'm a little confused because I won't have the freedom of apps outside the store anymore, any tips please?
I would personally advise against the iPhone SE 2 at any cost due to its abysmal battery life. It’s bad enough to leave you high and dry in an emergency situation, and I know from experience - last summer we had a tornado warning. While waiting for the warning to expire, I spent about 45 minutes browsing weather and news stuff. In that time, battery dropped roughly 20%.
Granted, my battery health is at 87%, but a battery replacement isn’t going to do much for such dire performance. Not sure how much better the SE 3 is, but the 2nd gen is absolutely one to avoid. 🤢
It's good as a 2nd phone. Also, the type of person to get it as their primary likely isn't one to do a lot of multimedia consumption or to use it for much of anything beyond communication.
I second this. the battery life on it is completely disgraceful, even at 90% health and above. apart from that it isnt even that bad of a phone, but the battery life solely makes it not even worth considering. This is without having some app like life360 on in the background. I had it on every day for family reasons, and with two hours or more of screen time, i never made it through the day once without charging. completely abysmal battery life and wouldn't reccomend to even the lightest user. luckily switched for the 13 which has solid battery life and gets me through every day.
Ya 13 is twice as good maybe more in battery. When new it’s actually amazing. 10 hours plus screen time.
I'm upgrading from a 2018 android to iPhone 15. Will 128gb be enough or I should pay extra for the 256gb?
Xmas is coming and I’m trynna see if it’s better that I hold on to my xs max to next year and buy airpods instead or I should buy a 13pro
My sweet kind friend Timmy is going to upgrade to the iPhone 15 from the iPhone 12 mini which one do you reckon he'd upgrade to the iPhone 15 pro or the iPhone 15
if his budget allows for it, get the pro. Otherwise, get the 14 pro, the iPhone base models are basically scams so I'd recommend getting last years pro over the new base model
Needs + budget = your ideal iPhone
Great info but delivery too fast for me
Apple should still make the mini. They didn’t even sell it long enough for people to discover them.
Hey man that was a really good job and if you aren't buying a brand new iPhone I think the iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 mini used is the way to go if you want value for your money if you're on a super tight budget I would get the iPhone SE3 as I know it's got a small screen but I think value for money it's it's the best in the used market for a really budget price and I guess if you want to throw away runners phone the SE2 would be good
For me the iPhone XS flies and does whatever I need it to do. Think I’ll keep this one until it dies
00:00 📱 iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max: Represent Apple's top-tier offerings, priced at $1000 and $1200 respectively, with USBC support.
01:53 📸 iPhone 15 vs. 15 Plus: Consider size preference over minor camera differences, priced at $800 and $900.
05:37 💸 iPhone 14 vs. 15: iPhone 15 recommended for minor price difference, starting at $600.
06:33 📱 iPhone SE (3rd Gen): Not recommended due to poor value compared to iPhone 13, priced at $430.
09:22 🔍 Secondhand Market: iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max available for around $700 to $800, offering premium features at a reduced price.
10:46 ♻ Certified Refurbished: Apple's refurbished section offers phones in like-new condition with reduced prices, a good alternative to buying used.
12:23 📱 iPhone 13 Series: iPhone 13 Pro recommended as a solid secondhand option, offering great value and performance, priced around $600.
13:19 🔄 iPhone 12 Series: iPhone 12 available refurbished from Apple for $450, iPhone 12 Mini available used for around $250, providing good value for a still-capable phone.
14:58 🔋 iPhone 11 Series: iPhone 11 Pro recommended for those seeking a budget-friendly option with solid performance and camera improvements, available for around $300 on the secondhand market.
15:41 💰 iPhone 11 Pro can be found at around $350 in the used market, offering solid performance if you ensure good battery health and no physical damage.
16:23 📱 iPhone 11, despite its slightly chunkier design and LCD screen, offers good value for its price, with a solid camera setup and performance.
17:18 🔋 The iPhone 11, priced around $200 on eBay, offers great value with its capable performance, solid battery life, and well-built design.
17:59 📱 iPhone SE (2nd Gen) provides impressive performance with the A13 chip, making it a great budget option, especially when found for under $100.
19:09 📉 iPhone XS and XS Max, along with iPhone XR, are showing signs of aging, particularly in battery life, making them less recommended unless found at very low prices.
20:49 🔄 iPhone XR, similar to iPhone 11 in build and display, offers better battery life and can be a solid option when priced similarly to iPhone XS in the used market.
21:44 📱 For high-end options, iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max are ideal choices, offering longevity and top-notch features.
22:26 💸 Bargain hunting in the used market can yield great deals, with iPhones like the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 12, and 12 Mini offering good value in the $200 to $300 range.
still as an XR user, I have been eyeing up the 15 plus as ive realised the XR and therefore the 11 is a very nice size for my hands and being able to use it with 1 hand easily. so a plus would be nicer. the battery is ok on it, the speed is slow and because I'm impatient I want to upgrade it now to the 15 plus now
very very good choice i am doing the same just 15 instead don't like too big phones and th 15 is the first non pro phone in years that is very good and has big upgrades from the camera battery screen and the biggest for me the feel of the phone is 10x nicer than 11-14
Needed this 🙏🏼🔥
My buckets is 340 what should i buy?
The 13 Mini is the best - and as you say, will probably continue to be for some time!
Well the non pro 15 is alot better than all the other non pro from 11-14. They haven't changed much but this year it got a lot from upgrading the camera from 12 mp to 48 the dynamic island which is nice better screen, Usb c so you are more future proof, Even the 5g/4g network is 30% better than the older ones and IMO the feel of the phone in the hand is 10x better than 11-14 so it is actually for the first time a pretty good upgrade for the same money. Only thing the 13 mini has is it size. And with carrier for most people where i live the 15 is like 500 dollars or cheaper so i would never recommend going 13 mini unless you really need the 100-200 dollars
15 plus best upgrade the Pro Models are whack and not worth the upgrade.
I'm looking for the least expensive cost per year with ongoing updates. Seems the SE 2022 wins that criteria... Would prefer a 13-15, but.... Walmart has a deal at $50 on Straight Talk which unlocks after 2 months... Seems like the win.
Used to be an android guy. Recently picked up the 13 and honestly I dont think I’m going back to android
Many thanks for the informative video...would you please try to answer this question:
If I would decide buying Iphone 14 pro, is it a "must" that I buy the 256 GB storage as well at least (because otherwise I could not have the advantage of the ProRes, as many reviewers say) or could a 128 GB be enough (sparing about 120 Euro) via depending on "I cloud" for instance to solve this issue?....If this issue cannot be solved by that, shall it be a reason to prefere buying a standard Iphone 14 instead ? Or does it still worth it to buy Iphone 14 pro, even with the least available storage?
02:30 let’s not forget that plenty of other Apple devices already use USB-C including the iPads and MacBooks!
I currently have an iPhone 13 128gb midnight contract ran out what shall I upgrade to?
The iPhone 11 Pro holds up so well
Babe are you ok? The 2024 iPhone buying guide dropped!!
In my opinion, based on the pricing above, relative price and capabilities, here is my list:
Highly Recommended: 14 Pros, 13s
Recommended: 15 Pros, 13 Pros, 15s
Somewhat okay: 11, SE 2
Not really: 12s, 12 Pros, 11 Pros
Avoid at all cost: SE 3, 14s, Xs, Xr
15s should be highly recommended.
Where is iPhone 13
@@KungFuWizardOfJesus No, since you can get 14 Pros with around same price. Very little compromises and a lot of great things going for 14 Pros instead of regular 15.
the 12s are good if you find one for a good deal tho
@@RegenXF1 Highly recommended as stated above
I’m looking to buy my mom a new iphone, she’s willing to change her android haha. I’m stuck between getting her an Iphone 12 or Iphone 13 for her first iphone. She is an avid selfie taker and always loves how clear my 13 pro max camera is. But she has broken 3 phone in the past year. Not sure what to get her. any advise?
Very good ❤❤❤
I’m going for IPhone 12 Pro Max I like the journey from Samsung 6 to IPhone 6 to IPhone XR to IPhone 12 Pro Max
I’m getting the beta iPhone they was working on before the iPhone 1!!! 🐱
The only reason i want a pro max iphone is bc of the larger 6.7 screen size, otherwise i would pick the pro version
I already know the 13 mini would be the best one for me, by far
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is $1000 USD in australia refurbished for 128GB in "good" condition. Wow. Also the refurbished store in Australia doesn't sell iPhones
Which refurbished store are you talking about
@@tayhome2023 Apple's certified refurbished, obviously ozmobiles, reebelo, phonebot, Amazon, eBay and supermarket owned ones like catch/mydeal/everyday market do
Hi to you dear Josh and also to Cola x.
I still own an iPhone 11 but I’m planning to get a 14 pro max because my dislike the 15 easily breaking and overheating.
I was going to get a iphone 15, but once i read about the issues on it. I think i will wait for 16 insted.
with their version of bend gate heat gate? got the green iPhone 13 this year
Like for the work 👍
the kidney-joke hit hard😂
12 pro battery is awful
7:18 -1 DEGREES
I love the idea of a 15 promax (only in natural titanium so basically I would be waiting until ferbruary or march) but the 15 plus is a nice alternative.
I would buy iphone xs for my dad he doesn’t care about battery since he works all the time
Upgrade program. 14 pro to 15 pro max
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To me you miss the Elephant in the room... Going back over a decade I experienced a time roaming through a remote sparsely populated area where I had phone service but "Was NOT ALLOWED" to make calls! We should know in some circumstances phone companies will prioritize enabling calls to authority restricting the public at large! Satellite connect-ability with Apple purchasing their own Satellite System is a reality changer; to my understanding, emergency satellite phone service will not be restricted! From my perspective, any consideration other than Iphone 14 or above is UNTHINKABLE, if you have family or significant loved you want to communicate with. Imagine wanting to stay in touch with someone in Israel?
I am planning to get iPhone 15 pro max to replace my iPhone 13
Me with my 12 Pro Max: Mm yes yes interesting
Upgraded from 12 pro max to 15 pro
Ive been using my iphone 13 for 2 years now. Hope to get to 5 years.
I’m still using my iPhone 8. It’s 5 years old. Will keep it for another year.
@@upgradestore8785damn! Thats amazing!
Using iphone 13 for 2 years as well. Unfortunately my face id stopped working. But i can still use the passcode. Hoping to use it for another 2 or 3 years
Damn already got the 15 pro max on launch.
You put 2024 in the thumbnail btw and said that at the beginning of the video lol
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